Fish & seafood / RICETTI
Maltese fried lampuki
Fresh lampuki lightly floured and pan-fried.
◷ 30 min / 4 servings
Method
- Pat fish dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Coat in flour and shake off the excess.
- Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until cooked through.
- Drain briefly on kitchen paper and serve with lemon and parsley.
✳ From the kitchen
Lampuki are seasonal fish; use evenly thick steaks.
Tradition reference
Maltese food · local recipe archive ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.